AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps Performance in the US, Q2 2025
Explore the performance of the top music and podcasts apps in the US during Q2 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the second quarter of 2025, the top music and podcasts applications in the United States showed varied performance across key metrics such as downloads, revenue, and active users. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a comprehensive view of the trends in this sector.
Spotify: Music and Podcasts saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.9M by the end of June. Downloads fluctuated but remained robust, with a peak of around 410K in early June. Active users were slightly volatile, starting at 85.3M and closing the quarter at 84.4M.
YouTube Music maintained a strong revenue stream, ending the quarter with approximately $3.6M per week. Downloads were stable, with a peak of about 164K in late April. Active users showed a consistent pattern, peaking at 31.2M in early June.
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts had a steady download rate, reaching up to 154K in late April. Active users varied, starting at 12.1M and peaking at 13.5M in early June.
Pandora: Music & Podcasts showed a solid revenue performance, peaking at about $6.1M in late April. Downloads fluctuated, with a peak of 140K in mid-April. Active users generally hovered around 26M.
Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts experienced a gradual increase in revenue, peaking at $2.2M in late April. Downloads showed an upward trend, reaching 148K by late June. Active users saw a steady rise, closing the quarter at 11.4M.
For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
